Komodo - Trip Reports
Underwater Biodiversity of Raja Ampat
Our latest trip took us through the thriving reefs of Raja Ampat, through Misool and the central region, revealing just how much diversity this paradise holds. In Misool, life was on full display from the first dive. Plankton rich waters boost the abundance of life allowing an immense level of diversity to thrive here. Reefs […]
From Coral Gardens to Ocean Giants: The Magic of Komodo
Our latest voyage through the islands of Komodo offered a beautifully balanced mix of wildlife encounters both above and below the surface. From dramatic coastlines and prehistoric reptiles to colourful reefs and glimpses of ocean giants, every day brought something unique. The snorkelling throughout the region was nothing short of spectacular. From sprawling hard coral […]
The Vibrant Reefs of Komodo
Our latest diving expedition in Komodo had it all: diverse dive sites with unique topographies and a rich abundance of marine life. Healthy reefs set the stage as fish of all sizes danced atop the corals. Muck dives at night revealed mesmerizing creatures like Bigfin Reef Squid and Ghost Pipefish. The vibrant reefs of Komodo […]
My Macro and Night Diving Adventure
Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a diver’s paradise. While many come for the manta rays and Komodo dragons, I found a special charm in its macro and night diving scenes. Macro Diving Delights As a macro diving enthusiast, Komodo’s vibrant reefs and nutrient-rich waters captivated me. The small, fascinating creatures here […]
Exploring the Depths: A Dive into Adventure
This trip had it all—an array of dive sites each offering unique topographies suitable for all types of diving. The combination of diverse and rich marine life made for an unforgettable voyage. Healthy reefs set the stage as fish of all sizes danced atop the corals in an explosion of color. We even tested our […]
Dive into Adventure: A Journey Through Diverse Underwater Worlds
Our recent diving expedition had it all: an array of dive sites each offering unique topographies suited to every kind of diver. The vastly diverse and rich abundance of marine life made for an incredible voyage. Healthy reefs set the stage as fish of all sizes danced atop the corals in an explosion of color. […]
Dive into Adventure: A Journey Through Diverse Underwater Worlds
Our recent diving expedition had it all: an array of dive sites each offering unique topographies suited to every kind of diver. The vastly diverse and rich abundance of marine life made for an incredible voyage. Healthy reefs set the stage as fish of all sizes danced atop the corals in an explosion of color. […]
An Incredible Komodo Voyage Trip That Has it All
This trip has it all, a multitude of dive sites each with unique topographies suited to all kinds of diving, this, matched with the vastly diverse and rich abundance of marine life, made for an incredible voyage. Healthy reefs set the stage as fish of all sizes dance atop the corals in an explosion of […]
Another Action Packed Week
It was another action packed week aboard Mermaid II as it voyaged from Bali to Komodo. Sunday evening we went for a sunset dive at Satonda Reef where we briefly interrupted a pair of mating cuttlefish. Dive guide Bob spotted a tiny pygmy squid hidden amongst the coral reef. Our first day in the National […]
More Than Komodo
This weeks trip on board Mermaid II to Komodo National Park really proved why making the crossing from Bali to Komodo and back again can be so much more rewarding than taking a flight to Labuan Bajo. Aside from the logistics of additional flights and time lost in an airport there is a huge of […]